theautobahn
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Last fall, I picked up a rusty, crusty Stevens 16 gauge single shot for $20 that was going to be a winter project. I never got around to it and was contemplating selling it as is, but my father-in-law expressed interest in it. I'd like to just give it to him (they do a lot for us), but I'm looking for some information first.
Is there a model number for this gun? Any thoughts on manufacture date?
The major issue is that it is missing the firing pin (see first picture). Midway, Numrich, etc. list firing pins for Stevens single shots, but it looks like there are multiple models and I want to make sure I get the right one.
And would this thread apply as far as firing pin assembly replacement: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=556966&highlight=stevens+single ?
The action is tight and the rust is mostly on the surface with no deep pitting. The bore appears clean and smooth (with the exception of the spider nest halfway down the barrel). Thoughts on shootability? What size shells it takes?
The left side of the frame says:
STEVENS
THE FULLY
GUARANTEED
SINGLE GUN
The right side of the frame says:
J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY
CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.
MADE IN U.S.A
It says "16 GAUGE" on the left side of the barrel
There is no serial number that I can find.
As I said, I'd love to give it to my FIL, but not if it's only good as a combination boat paddle / anchor.
Is there a model number for this gun? Any thoughts on manufacture date?
The major issue is that it is missing the firing pin (see first picture). Midway, Numrich, etc. list firing pins for Stevens single shots, but it looks like there are multiple models and I want to make sure I get the right one.
And would this thread apply as far as firing pin assembly replacement: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=556966&highlight=stevens+single ?
The action is tight and the rust is mostly on the surface with no deep pitting. The bore appears clean and smooth (with the exception of the spider nest halfway down the barrel). Thoughts on shootability? What size shells it takes?
The left side of the frame says:
STEVENS
THE FULLY
GUARANTEED
SINGLE GUN
The right side of the frame says:
J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY
CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.
MADE IN U.S.A
It says "16 GAUGE" on the left side of the barrel
There is no serial number that I can find.
As I said, I'd love to give it to my FIL, but not if it's only good as a combination boat paddle / anchor.